Healthy Peanut Crunch Squares
Delicious no-bake peanut butter bars, perfect for a sweet and crunchy treat without the flour mess.
Servings: 12 squares
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup Natural peanut butter Creamy or crunchy for texture.
- 1/2 cup Honey or maple syrup Honey firms up the bars, maple syrup keeps them softer.
- 3 cups Rice cereal or puffed rice Provides crunch.
- 1 cup Dark chocolate Use chopped chocolate or chocolate chips.
Instructions
Preparation
- Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper, leaving some hanging over the sides for easy lifting.
- Warm the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) in the microwave for 15 to 25 seconds until pourable.
- Stir in the rice cereal until the mixture is evenly coated and sticky.
- Press the mixture firmly into the lined pan, ensuring it is compact.
- Melt the dark chocolate and spread it evenly over the top of the pressed mixture.
- Refrigerate the pan until the chocolate is set and the base is firm, about 45 to 60 minutes.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment paper, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
Store in an airtight container with parchment between layers to maintain crunch. Keep in the fridge for 5 to 7 days or freeze for up to 2 months. For serving, slice smaller for candy bites or larger for snack bars.